Joseph Aloysius Hayden
March 8, 1930 ~ December 18, 2011
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 12:30 PM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD., on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 PM with prayers being recited at 8:00 PM .
Joseph Aloysius “Pop” Hayden, Sr., 81, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Hollywood, MD, died on December 18, 2011 in Callaway, MD surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 8, 1930 he was the son of the late Francis Roger and Gertrude Wells Hayden. He was the loving husband of the late Ann Juanita Abell Hayden whom he married on May 29, 1950, in Hollywood, MD. Mr. Hayden is survived by his children; Joseph A. Hayden, Jr. of Lottsburg, Virginia, Daniel T. Hayden of Mechanicsville, MD, James R. Hayden of Leonardtown, MD and Francis W. Hayden, John R. Hayden, and Charles K. Hayden all of Hollywood, MD as well as 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his siblings; Francis Roger Hayden, Thomas Edward Hayden, Robert Wells Hayden, Loretta Goldsborough, and Gertrude Dean. Joseph graduated from St. John’s Catholic School , and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. He was a Carpenter for the IAMAW until retiring in 1990. Mr. Hayden enjoyed playing horseshoes, shooting pool and playing music. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardner Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers being recited at 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 12:30 PM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Joe Hayden, Jr., Billy Hayden, Danny Hayden, Hank Hayden, Chuck Hayden, and Jimmy Hayden. Honorary Pallbearers will be his grand children. Contributions may be made in memory of Joseph Aloysius Hayden, Sr., to Friends of Cedar Lane Apartments, 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650, Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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“To Tania Hayden Dawson and your entire family, so sorry for your loss. “Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory, help comfort you tomorrow.” “
“Jimmy and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My heart goes out to you and the family.Know his suffering is over. Brenda Burch”
“Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Pop was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who had the priviledge of knowing him. “
“Jimmy,Chuck and Family: So sorry to hear of Pop’s passing but he is at peace now and free of all the pain. Please know that our prayers are with you all. “
“Our prayers go out to the Hayden family.”
“Hank,Jimmy and Chuck so sorry for the loss of your father.”
“My prayers, love, sympathy are with you all. I stopped to see POP the other day before Hospice. He was having a hard time explaining what he wanted to them. He wrote to me that he liked it there, so I left him with a hug and kiss. So know that he was happy. God made it swift. Merry Christmas to you all. Love, Earleen”
“TO All the Hayden Family Our sincere condolences on the death of your Dad. We have know Joe all our lives and he was a fun and very nice person. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas knowing he is in a better place with no more suffering. May God give you strength and love through this beautiful season with many happy memories to share and keep. Wayne and Joan”
“My thoughsts and prayers go out to the entire family. Poppop will be missed by so many. Love, Kelly, Shawn & Kerri”
“Jimmy & family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Even as our parents age we are never ready to say good-bye. The tears will dry up and heart ache lessen, but your memories are a treasure that remains. May Bless you and help you get through the grieving and sadness you are now feeling. “
“To the Hayden Family! We were so sorry to hear that Joe has passed away. Sandy Bottom will not be the same. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. Sincerely, Son and Elaine (Adams) Wood”
“Sorry to hear about the loss of “Pop Hayden”, our prayers go out to the whole family at this time! “
“To all the Hayden Boys and families. I am sorry to hear of Pop’s passing. He was a fixture of Sandy bottom for as long as can remember. Prayers that all of you will find peace in knowing he is with God now and is whole again. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mary Hill”
“Uncle Joe will be missed. Will always remember the times we spent as kids and at the bar. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If the family needs anything don’t hesitate to call.”
“The entire Hayden family is in out thoughts and prayers. I hope knowing he is no longer in pain should bring you comfort during this difficult time.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May he rest in peace. “
“Jimmy, Kayla, Ami, and the rest of the Hayden Family, sending lots of prayers and blessings to you all during this difficult time. Rest in Peace “Pop” Hayden.”
“TO the entire Hayden Family, we are so sorry for your loss! Sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way to help get you through this difficult time. Pop will be truely missed by all who knew him!”
“To the whole Hayden Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Pop was a great man and will be missed by many. My prayers are with all of you during this rough time. “
“Jimmy and family; my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May “Pop” rest in peace.”
“Hayden family, I am so sorry for the loss of Pop! He was a great man whose smile lit up the room. He will be missed by many. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. “
“Our prayers are with the family at this most difficult time. Pop was one of a kind and will truly be missed by all.”
“Jimmy; we are very sad to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our prayers are with you and your family. Remember all the good times you’ve all shared.”
“Sorry about your loss Pop will be dearly missed. My prayers and thought out to the whole Hayden family. R.I.P POP”
“Jimmy and family, we will keep you and your family in our prayers. You have our deepest sympathy. Your dad is at peace and with the Lord. “
“”Jimmy and family; my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pop will be missed by all. “
“To the Hayden Family, I am sorry about Pop. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pop will surely be missed by all. “
“Hank, Kathy, Julie and the entire Hayden family- I’m sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! “
“To the Hayden Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Jimmy and rest of the Hayden family, I know it is hard this time of the year, but you know in your heart he is in a better place and out of pain. Just think, he is up in heaven with all the Sandy Bottom people. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jo Allen”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to his family!! He was my Ray of Sunshine when I came to visit my patients at Cedar Lane!! He Always had a Smile on his face and gave me a Hug!! Heaven certainly got another Beautiful Angel!! Loved Him Bunches XOXO”
“Jimmy and the Hayden family, my deepest condolences on your loss. God bless and comfort you.”
“Jimmy and family-please accept my condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“To the Hayden family: Pop was a wonderful man who you could always count on for a smile and hug. He kept me company plenty of days at Dew Drop…My thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Pop will be missed dearly.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hayden family at this sad time.”
“We were so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. He, and all of the Hayden family have been our good friends for years and he will be missed. Our prayers are for all of you.”
“My sincere condolences to the Hayden family. We had the pleasure of visiting with Mr. Hayden just about each week at Cedar Lane after visiting with our grandmother and he always had a candy treat for our girls. We all looked forward to seeing him and we are all very saddened to hear of his passing. We will really miss you! “
“To Jimmy and the Hayden family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of sorrow. Joe was a good man and will be greatly missed.”
“My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Hayden family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Hank and all the family – May Joe rest in peace. Maybe he, Nita, Teenie, and all the family are having a card game. I always enjoyed Joe’s company especially when we were growing up in Sandybottom. Phyllis(Wilkinson) and Johnny”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hayden family.”
“My sympathy is extended to each and everyone of the Hayden Family. Mercy, I could write a book for I had so much fun with Poppy! Rest In Peace Poppy and many thanks for all the laughs you gave me over the years of knowing you.”
“Chuck and family, I was so sorry to hear that Pop passed away. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you work through this difficult time. He will be missed! May he rest in peace…..”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hayden family. Pop was a sweet and special person. He will truly be missed.”
“Pop was one of the sweetest people I had the pleasure of knowing I know this time is difficult for all of you just lost my father but I do know that GOD has wrapped his loving arms around him and may he give you all comfort and peace knowing he is no longer suffering. I’m so glad we had the pleasure of Pops presence at our wedding he had a ball.our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“To Hayden Family your pop was such a wonderful man. we wish family much comfort,peace,and many happy memories of him to get you through this difficult time.our thoughts and prayers are with family.”
“Entire Hayden Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this heartbreaking time. There’s nothing we can say that will ease your pain but we just wanted you to know we are thinking of you. Our deepest condolences to all. Pop is at peace now.”
“To the Hayden family – I met Pops and some of your family when he spent some time at Solomons Nursing Center years ago when I worked there. He always had a twinkle in his eye and always made me laugh! I know you all will miss him – but it makes me smile to have known him! Condolences to your family…. he was a very special man.”
“To the whole Hayden Family, we were so sorry to hear the passing of Pop. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Rest in Peace.”
“Jimmy, Chuck and family, I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Joe. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.”
“My prayers are with your family. “
“Chuck, Hank, and Billy; I am so sorry for your loss. Pop was a sweet man and will be missed. You all and your families are in my prayers”
“My prayers go out to the family & friends of Joe. My Mother is a resident at Cedar Lanes and Joe always made me laugh. He was such a character and always a smiling face. He will be truly missed. Bless his heart. “